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Michel Ney (1769-1815), prince de la Moskova, en uniforme de sous-lieutenant du 4e régiment de Hussards en 1792

Adolphe Brune , 1834

Michel Ney (1769-1815), prince de la Moskova, en uniforme de sous-lieutenant du 4e régiment de Hussards en 1792, by Adolphe Brune, oil, 1834
Michel Ney (1769-1815), prince de la Moskova, en uniforme de sous-lieutenant du 4e régiment de Hussards en 1792, by Adolphe Brune, oil, 1834

Michel Ney (1769-1815), prince de la Moskova, en uniforme de sous-lieutenant du 4e régiment de Hussards en 1792 is an oil painting by the French Romanticist artist Adolphe Brune. It dates from 1834 and is held in the collection of the Palace of Versailles. This oil painting portrays Michel Ney, a French military leader, in his 1792 uniform as a sub-lieutenant of the 4th Hussars.

About this work

Overview

This oil painting portrays Michel Ney, a French military leader, in his 1792 uniform as a sub-lieutenant of the 4th Hussars. Created by Adolphe Brune in 1834, it is now part of the Palace of Versailles collection.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts Ney with fair skin and brown hair, wearing a black military uniform with gold accents and a red sash, conveying dignity and formality. The attire and demeanor suggest Ney's importance as a military figure.

Technique & Style

Brune's use of chiaroscuro, impasto, and glazing techniques adds depth and texture to the painting. The work aligns with French Romanticism, emphasizing individuality and historical themes, as seen in Ney's depiction in a bygone era.

History & Provenance

Painted decades after Ney's lifetime, the portrait was created by Adolphe Brune, a Paris-born artist trained under Antoine-Jean Gros, who began exhibiting at the Salon by 1833.

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Artist & collection

Artist

Adolphe Brune

Adolphe Brune was a French artist born in Paris in 1802 and painted religious subjects, portraits, still life, and mural compositions.

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